Thursday's college football roundup: Sources say Old Dominion to play at North Carolina in football next season

Monarchs have plenty of dates to fill

October 11, 2012|Daily Press

North Carolina and Old Dominion have agreed to a game next season in Chapel Hill, according to sources who asked not to be identified because they are not authorized to make an announcement, the Virginian-Pilot reported.

UNC would be the first Football Bowl Subdivision opponent scheduled by ODU. The Monarchs would receive a check expected to be several hundred thousand dollars.

With games only scheduled at Norfolk State Oct. 26 and at home against Charlotte Nov. 16, ODU has nine dates to fill. School officials have said they are close to locking up several other games.

U.Va.-Maryland

Virginia starting quarterback Phillip Sims was listed as probable for Saturday’s game against Maryland with an unspecified “medical” issue.

U.Va. starting defensive end Bill Schautz (lower extremity) is outfor the game against the Terrapins, and starting wide receivers Darius Jennings (trunk) and Tim Smith (lower extremity) are questionable.

Blue Devils coach David Cutcliffe said starting quarterback Sean Renfree, who missed last Saturday’s win over U.Va., is probable to face Tech. Duke safety Brandon Braxton, who also missed the U.Va. game, will be available against the Hokies.